Clear Vision News – May 2014

Clear Vision • May 5, 2014

Hi

Welcome to the first Clear Vision Accountancy Group newsletter.

Firstly I would like to thank everyone for being so patient and supportive!
After some initial moving issues we are now running like a well oiled machine and loving the new premises. If you haven’t seen our new office at 2A Taylor Street come down and have a peek – with client parking behind the building it is now very easy to visit.

We now have a new Facebook page – Clear Vision Accountancy Group. Like us to receive updates and special events.

Cheers
Justin

Cloud Accounting Seminar
Justin is excited to bring Cloud Accounting to the new firm. This new and exciting service is a result of advancements in general technology and cloud based accounting solutions and can assist business owners understand and interpret their figures to make better management decisions.

Invitations will be sent soon for Tuesday 3 June – mark this date in your diary and look for your invitation in your Inbox.

 

Super Contribution Cap on the Rise
After a 2 year freeze on the indexation of the concessional contribution cap the 2014/2015 financial year will bring an indexation increase of the current $25,000.00 cap to $30,000.00. The ATO have confirmed this increase, however the indexation will not apply to the temporary higher cap of $35,000.00 currently available to those individuals 59 and over as at 30 June 2013.

The concessional contribution caps, since introduced on 1 July 2007 have changed constantly, more often negatively. However with these new caps now is a good time to discuss making higher contributions to your superannuation.

 

Tax Planning
It is almost that time of the year again!

Now is the time to focus on tax planning and the tax issues that will effect you before 30 June arrives. We can help with strategies to significantly improve tax and cash flow savings. If you want more information on how we can help you call your client manager today.

 

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